Gulpin

🎯 Best Counters Against Gulpin

Top Pokémon to use when battling Gulpin in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
3	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
4	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
5	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
6	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
7	Espeon	Psychic	261	175	163	3,626
8	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
9	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
10	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337

📖 Complete Gulpin Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Gulpin (#316) is a Poison-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 991 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gulpin has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gulpin in 2026.

📊 Gulpin Stats Analysis

Gulpin's Attack stat is 80 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Gulpin may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 99 Defense (Below Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 351. This gives Gulpin reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Poison-type Pokémon, Gulpin's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Gulpin Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Gulpin depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Pound (Fast) with Sludge (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gulpin has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Gulpin PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Gulpin can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ground, Psychic types.

Master League

In Master League, Gulpin faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Gulpin Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Gulpin's effectiveness depends on its typing and 80 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Gulpin use Ground, Psychic-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Gulpin in Pokémon GO

Gulpin can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Gulpin Evolution Guide

Gulpin is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Gulpin (#316) ← current
• Swalot (#317) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Gulpin in Pokémon GO

Shiny Gulpin is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Gulpin gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (565 - 618 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Gulpin

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.